A source said: “This book has more highs and lows than Game Of Thrones, and almost as much drama.

“They really enjoyed opening up — they’ve been through some real tough times both individually and as a band.”

The many celebrity anecdotes include Simon’s unexpected encounter with MICHAEL JACKSON and Antony’s friendship with GEORGE MICHAEL.

And Lee insists many of his more outrageous claims over the years were made up for a laugh, but admits: “No wonder I still get ­messages from ­people saying, ‘Good voice — shame he’s as daft as a brush’.”

Lee also admits that on a trip to 10 Downing Street, he handed a joke sweet to then PM Tony Blair’s wife Cherie which cheekily dyed her mouth blue.

After winning a special competition in Bizarre and weeks of ­secret planning, reader Robert Paladino got down on one knee on the stage during her sold out concert at the ­London Palladium to ask his ­partner of three years, Lewis Betts, to marry him.

And the response came as a huge relief for everyone in the audience, myself included – as Lewis said yes.

I’ve learned he is in talks to release an album with the company featuring the heartwarming music from his hit stage ­musical The Girls, which has its gala opening tonight at the Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End.

A source said: “It’s a massively ­exciting opportunity for Gary to take the music even further.

"Working with Disney would be huge, and it is eager to develop future projects with him.”

Gary will also be releasing TAKE THAT’s eighth studio album Wonderland next month, featuring single Giants which came out on Friday. With all this new music, fans are in for a treat.

Blondie rock on

NO one can accuse BLONDIE of slowing down, despite more than 40 years on the job.

They have just announced they will perform at London’s Roundhouse on May 3 – two days before the release of 11th album Pollinator. Giving fans a taste of what to expect, today they have unveiled new tune My Monster which was penned by SMITHS guitarist JOHNNY MARR. He said: “It was an honour to be asked to do something special for Blondie. I wrote My Monster especially for them. I think it’s turned out great.” They’ve also teamed up with SIA and CHARLI XCX on the album. That’s right up my street.

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After the success of his film David Brent: Life On The Road, the Bafta award-winning comic is back on stage at the Arts Depot in Finchley on Monday, trying new material on willing guinea pigs ahead of his Humanity tour, which starts tomorrow.

WEDNESDAY

IT’S a massive day in showbiz as the Brits sort the winners from the mere contenders.

DISNEY’S biggest film of the year is finally here as Beauty And The Beast premieres in London.

Home-grown stars including EMMA WATSON, EMMA THOMPSON and IAN McKELLEN will walk the red carpet in London before catching the live-action adaptation of the animated classic.

SUNDAY

THE week comes to a thumping climax with the Oscars.

After seven wins at the Golden Globes, La La Land is expected to scoop Best Picture, though don’t rule out Lion starring Britain’s own DEV PATEL.

CASEY AFFLECK and EMMA STONE are good bets for leading man and woman gongs. Can’t wait.

— HARRY POTTER And The Cursed Child won eight gongs at the WhatsOnStage awards, including Best Actor In A Play for JAMIE PARKER in the title role and Best Supporting Actress for NOMA DUMEZWENI, who plays Hermione.

— HARD-UP music fans are in luck. Today sees the launch of new festival Community in London’s Finsbury Park on July 1.

It will feature THE WOMBATS, CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN and SLAVES. Tickets will be just £35.